275053--10/7/2008--NATURES_SUNSHINE_PRODUCTS

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We cannot register securities for a public offering or acquisitions until we are current in our financial reporting with the SEC. We also will be unable to repurchase our common stock until we are current in our financial reporting with the SEC. We have had material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting. We are subject to ongoing investigations by the SEC and the United States Department of Justice. Taxing authorities may determine that we owe additional taxes from previous years. Litigation arising in connection with our internal investigation and the restatement of our financial statements could adversely affect our financial condition or operations. The matters relating to the internal investigation by our Audit Committee and the restatement of our consolidated financial statements have required us to incur substantial expenses. Risk Factors Related to Our Business Changes in laws and regulations regarding network marketing may prohibit or restrict our ability to sell our products in some markets. Our products and manufacturing activities are subject to extensive government regulations and could be subject to additional laws and regulations. If we are unable to attract and retain independent Distributors, our business could suffer. An economic slowdown in the markets in which we do business could reduce consumer demand for our products. Currency exchange rate fluctuations could lower our revenue and net income. Availability and integrity of raw materials could become compromised. Geopolitical issues and conflicts could adversely affect our business. Our business is subject to the effects of adverse publicity and negative public perception. Taxation and transfer pricing affect our operations. Our business is subject to intellectual property risks. Product liability claims could harm our business. Inventory obsolescence due to finite shelf lives could adversely affect our business. System failures could harm our business. The Company could incur obligations relating to the activities of our Distributors. Our business is involved in a market with intense competition.

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